Calculate the Gibbs free energy for the given reaction, with the standard electrode potential equal to 1.1 V. $Zn(s) + Cu^{2+}(aq) →Zn^{2+}(aq) + Cu (s)$ |
$-106.15\, kJ/mol$ $212.27\, kJ/mol$ $-212.27\, kJ/mol$ $-312.4\, kJ/mol$ |
$-212.27\, kJ/mol$ |
The correct answer is Option (3) → $-212.27\, kJ/mol$ For the reaction: $\text{Zn} + \text{Cu}^{2+} \rightarrow \text{Zn}^{2+} + \text{Cu}$ Given: Formula: $\Delta G^\circ = -nFE^\circ$ Calculation: $\Delta G^\circ = - (2)(96500)(1.1)$ $\Delta G^\circ = -212300 \, \text{J/mol} = -212.3 \, \text{kJ/mol}$ ✅ Correct answer: −212.27 kJ/mol |